As winter settles in, we’re taking our usual seasonal pause from tours to avoid the chilly weather. Additionally, due to ongoing medical recovery, tours will resume no earlier than spring. In the meantime, explore our rich archives, fascinating narratives, and self-guided resources here at Gravestone Stories. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to walk with you again when warmer days return!

Things to do in Alexandria

Secrets of Wilkes Street: A Captivating Cemetery Tour Linked to Lee-Fendall House

Explore the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, home to the remarkable lives connected to the historic Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive tour takes you through gravesites not typically covered, sharing captivating stories of duels, cavalry battles, and encounters with the Marquis de Lafayette. The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex holds the graves of notable figures who shaped Alexandria’s history … Read more

Secrets of Wilkes Street: A Captivating Cemetery Tour Linked to Lee-Fendall House

Embark on an extraordinary walking tour through the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Immerse yourself in the captivating lives of remarkable individuals laid to rest here who share a profound connection to the historic Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to visit gravesites not typically covered elsewhere, unveiling enthralling tales of duels, … Read more

Explore History with Proceeds Benefiting Lee-Fendall House Museum

Embark on an extraordinary walking tour through the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. Immerse yourself in the captivating lives of remarkable individuals laid to rest here who share a profound connection to the historic Lee-Fendall House. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to visit gravesites not typically covered elsewhere, unveiling enthralling tales of duels, … Read more

October 7th: A Walk Through Time at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with … Read more

Sept 30: A Walk Through Time at the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with … Read more

Sept. 16th Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with … Read more

Sept 2nd Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with … Read more

August 19th Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Step back in time with a guided walking tour through Alexandria’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Virginia. This 82-acre site is brimming with captivating stories that have shaped the city and the nation. The 90-minute to two-hour tour covers a 2-mile walk through several of the thirteen cemeteries, where over 35,000 individuals rest with … Read more

August 12th Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Explore the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Alexandria, Virginia, on a guided walking tour through 13 individual cemeteries encompassing 82 acres. Discover the captivating stories of over 35,000 individuals who shaped the city and the nation. Tours last 90 minutes to two hours and cover a 2-mile walk. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for … Read more

Fourth of July Tour of the Wilkes Street Complex

On July 4th, take a guided walking tour of Alexandria, Virginia’s historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, one of the most fascinating places in the United States. Hear the true stories of Alexandrians who lived in and helped shape our city and country, some of whose lives were sometimes stranger than fiction. Tours run between 90- … Read more

August 5th Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex

Explore the historic Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Alexandria, Virginia, on a guided walking tour through 13 individual cemeteries encompassing 82 acres. Discover the captivating stories of over 35,000 individuals who shaped the city and the nation. Tours last 90 minutes to two hours and cover a 2-mile walk. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for … Read more

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